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Anderson.
About
Life in Anderson
Anderson is a community of 11,282 people in California. The median household income is $47,375, median rent runs about $962 per month, and median home values are around $283,000. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.
Anderson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
86.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Anderson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Anderson, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.8%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.3%
of households
Married Couples
33.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 53% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Anderson
In Anderson, rent runs 53% below the CA average, and home values are 61% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,186
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $336,128 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Anderson
Unemployment in Shasta County, which includes Anderson, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Anderson: Shasta County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Shasta County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Anderson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.7 min avg
How Anderson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Anderson, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)
Regional airport · few flights87k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 115% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Anderson runs 115% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
709.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,338.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Anderson Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Shasta County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Shasta County, which includes Anderson, the most common type is heavy snow, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Heavy Snow | $7.0M |
| 2024 | 40 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 31 | Heavy Snow | $60,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 50 | Drought | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 31 | Wildfire | $52,000 |
| 2019 | 33 | Flood | $104,500 |
| 2018 | 25 | Wildfire | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
95 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Shasta County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Shasta County, which includes Anderson, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Shasta County, county-wide
Climate97°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Anderson has hot summers (avg high 97°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
97°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.5"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
81
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 6.04" |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 5.48" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 4.62" |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 2.41" |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 1.81" |
| Jun | 92°F | 62°F | 0.75" |
| Jul | 100°F | 67°F | 0.07" |
| Aug | 98°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Sep | 92°F | 58°F | 0.45" |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 1.92" |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.53" |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.31" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Anderson
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Anderson's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Redding
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Redding
Patients' Hospital of Redding
Acute Care Hospitals · 11.3 mi away · Redding
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Anderson
Anderson's student/teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Anderson (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 809 students · in-state tuition $40,880 · 64% graduate · median earnings $62,250 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Anderson
Anderson has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
20 mi awayLassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
47 mi awayLava Beds National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Anderson
Anderson Library
3200 W. Center St., Anderson
Cities Near Anderson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Anderson FAQ
Is Anderson, California affordable?⌄
Anderson's median rent is $962/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,375/year. Median home value is $283,000.
Is Anderson, California safe?⌄
Anderson's violent crime rate was 710 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1338 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Anderson, California?⌄
Shasta County, which includes Anderson, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Anderson, California?⌄
The cost of living in Anderson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $962/month and median household income is $47,375/year. The median home value is $283,000. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Anderson, California?⌄
The average commute in Anderson is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from